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The proof obligation is (correctly) vastly higher in one direction than the other in a US criminal trial. A defendant using it to create reasonable doubt is a
by sokoloff 3y ago
The proof obligation is (correctly) vastly higher in one direction than the other in a US criminal trial.
A defendant using it to create reasonable doubt is a win for the defense. A prosecutor who is only able to cast doubt on it is not a win for the prosecution.